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Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes
By charlotteh371
Yields: 6 servings
- 2 1/4 pounds unrefrigerated ripe tomatoes (preferably plum)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (from 2 garlic cloves), plus more if desired
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti or spaghettini
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars
By charlotteh371
•Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
Steak & Cheese Melts
By charlotteh371
In a large cast-iron skillet, combine onion, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, and pepper over medium heat
- 2 medium Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds strip steak (about 2 steaks)
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 2 small baguettes, halved crosswise
- 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
- 8 slices fontina cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby arugula
Teriyaki Salmon Asparagus Stir Fry
By charlotteh371
Place rice and coconut water in a medium saucepan
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups coconut water
- 2 tsp peanut oil or grapeseed oil
- 1 lb skinless salmon, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed and sliced into thirds
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha hot sauce
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Holiday Holly Chocolate Cupcakes
By charlotteh371
Garnished with green gumdrops and red candy-coated chocolate pieces, these festive chocolate cupcakes make a great ...
- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
- 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 container (16 oz.) ready-to-spread vanilla frosting
- 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
- 72 red candy-coated chocolate pieces (about 1/2 cup)
- 24 green gumdrop spearmint leaves, cut lengthwise in half
Garlicky Shrimp Dip
By charlotteh371
Preheat oven to 350º. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 c. mayonnaise
- 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
- 3 tbsp. fresh parsley, divided
- Pita chips, for serving
Balsamic Grilled Chicken with Spicy Honey Bacon Glaze
By charlotteh371
In a large ziplock bag, squish together 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, 3/4 cup oil, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 tab...
- For the glaze:
- 4 chicken breasts*, left whole or cut into thick strips diagonally
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons steak seasoning
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (I used Frank's)
SCALLOPED POTATOES
By charlotteh371
DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 400 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups (720 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
Rigatoni with Spicy Tomato-Vodka Sauce
By charlotteh371
Serves 4
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; more to taste
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 3 Tbs. vodka
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 3 Tbs. heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 lb. rigatoni (about 4 cups)
Creme Brûlée Sugar Cookies
By charlotteh371
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two cookie sheets with parchment
- Cookies
- 3/4 c. unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 c. light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Frosting
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 c. sugar